Overelaborate

Pronunciation: /oʊvərɪˈlæbərət/

Definitions of overelaborate

verb to elaborate or explain something in excessive detail or to an unnecessary extent

Example Sentences

A1 She overelaborated the instructions so that even a beginner could understand.

A2 The teacher overelaborated the lesson plan, making it confusing for the students.

B1 The author tends to overelaborate on minor details, which can make the story drag on.

B2 The chef overelaborated the dish with unnecessary garnishes, taking away from the main flavors.

C1 The presenter has a tendency to overelaborate on his points, losing the audience's interest.

C2 The artist's work is known for its intricate details, but some critics argue that he tends to overelaborate.

Examples of overelaborate in a Sentence

formal The author tends to overelaborate on minor details in his writing.

informal Don't overelaborate on your excuse, just keep it simple.

slang Why do you always have to overelaborate everything?

figurative His speech was like a tangled web, overelaborate and confusing.

Grammatical Forms of overelaborate

• past tense: overelaborated
• plural: overelaborates
• comparative: more overelaborate
• superlative: most overelaborate
• present tense: overelaborates
• future tense: will overelaborate
• perfect tense: has overelaborated
• continuous tense: is overelaborating
• singular: overelaborate
• positive degree: overelaborate
• infinitive: to overelaborate
• gerund: overelaborating
• participle: overelaborated

Origin and Evolution of overelaborate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overelaborate' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively and the word 'elaborate' meaning detailed or intricate.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that was excessively detailed or intricate, over time the word 'overelaborate' has come to also imply a sense of unnecessary complexity or ornamentation.